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Southeast Asia’s EV and battery boom: who makes what

October 18, 2026October 8, 2026 by independant
An electric car charging at a public charging station

From Indonesian nickel to Thai car plants and Vietnam’s homegrown carmaker, Southeast Asia is building an electric-vehicle supply chain. Here is who makes what, and the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Categories Southeast Asia Tags batteries, electric vehicles, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Thailand 5 Comments

The role of ASEAN in regional diplomacy

October 18, 2026July 23, 2026 by independant
The role of ASEAN in regional diplomacy

An explainer on the role of ASEAN in regional diplomacy: what the group is, how it works and its strengths and limits.

Categories Politics Tags ASEAN, asia pacific, governance, multilateralism, regional diplomacy, Southeast Asia Leave a comment

The digital economy of Southeast Asia, explained

October 18, 2026May 3, 2026 by independant
The digital economy of Southeast Asia, explained

An explainer on the digital economy of Southeast Asia: e-commerce, mobile payments, ride-hailing and what drives growth.

Categories Southeast Asia Tags digital economy, e-commerce, fintech, internet, mobile, Southeast Asia Leave a comment

Thailand’s automotive manufacturing hub, explained

October 6, 2025 by independant
Thailand's automotive manufacturing hub, explained

Thailand automotive manufacturing makes the country a leading vehicle producer and export base in Southeast Asia.

Categories Thailand Tags auto parts, car manufacturing, electric vehicles, exports, Southeast Asia, thailand automotive Leave a comment

Indonesia: Southeast Asia’s largest economy, explained

October 18, 2026April 10, 2024 by independant
Indonesia: Southeast Asia's largest economy, explained

Why Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy: its size, structure, key sectors and the challenges it faces.

Categories Southeast Asia Tags ASEAN, demographics, economy, Indonesia, resources, Southeast Asia Leave a comment

Thailand’s agriculture and food exports, explained

November 12, 2023 by independant
Thailand's agriculture and food exports, explained

Thailand agriculture feeds the nation and the world, making the kingdom a leading exporter of rice and tropical foods.

Categories Thailand Tags farming, food exports, rice exports, Southeast Asia, thailand agriculture, tropical fruit Leave a comment

Vietnam’s rise as a manufacturing hub

October 18, 2026November 22, 2022 by independant
Vietnam's rise as a manufacturing hub

How Vietnam became a leading manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, and the factors driving its export-led growth.

Categories Southeast Asia, Vietnam Tags exports, fdi, manufacturing, Southeast Asia, supply chains, vietnam Leave a comment

The case for watching Southeast Asia’s quiet rise

October 18, 2026June 30, 2022 by independant
The case for watching Southeast Asia's quiet rise

Analysis: the case for watching Southeast Asia’s quiet rise, from its young workforce and strategic location to its growing role in global supply chains.

Categories Opinion Tags analysis, ASEAN, demographics, growth, Southeast Asia, supply chains 1 Comment

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